Nonsense and meaning in ancient Greek comedy /
Kidd, Stephen E.,1980-author.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Introduction -- Greek notions of nonsense -- Nonsense as "no-reference": riddles, allegories, metaphors -- Nonsense as "no-serious-sense": the case of Cinesias -- Nonsense as "no-sense": jokes, puns, and language play -- Playing it straight: the "nonsense!" accusations of Greek comedy -- Conclusions.
Greek drama (Comedy)
Greek language
Greek wit and humor
Meaning (Psychology)
Wit and humor